Judith Hays

Judith Elaine Hays (nee Wilke), of Old Monroe, MO, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the age of 68.

Judith is survived by her sisters, Penni (Eldon) Gronewald, Kathy (Jim) Keeven, and Kellie (the late Neil) Hays; her nieces and nephews, Kari (Eddie) Meyer, Clinton (Jill) Keeven, Kelsey (Sean) Sandbothe, Dane (Abby) Gronewald, Kayla (Branden) Duff, Joe Keeven, and Tyler Hays; and her many great-nieces and great-nephews: Kinley, Everley, and Jackson Meyer; James, Tristan, Susannah, Elizabeth, William, and Juliette Keeven; Allie, Charlie, and Warren Sandbothe; Emmett Gronewald; and Grayson Duff.

She was preceded in death by her father, Cliff Wilke; her mother, Carolyn Wilke; and her husband, Michael Hays.

Judith worked as a pharmaceutical technician in the medical field and was known for her dedication and compassion. An animal lover with a special affection for horses and her dogs, she found joy in attending her nieces’ and nephews’ sporting events and cherished every moment spent with her family. Judith was dearly loved and will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.

Memorials may be made in Judith's name to Immaculate Conception Old Monroe School Fund.